# Mad Collab vs Socialite

The clearest difference is update cadence: Socialite at fortnightly against Mad Collab's every 10 months. Socialite also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Mad Collab's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mad Collab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month and Socialite sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Mad Collab against 5.0 for Socialite. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

Mad Collab ships an update every 10 months, Socialite fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mad Collab | Socialite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mad-collab/id1514373609/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialite/id6475711174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Diamond Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514373608) | [Socialite Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724920250) |

## What reviewers say

### Mad Collab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mad-collab/id1514373609)

Connect with local artists and creators to collaborate on projects. Discover painters, musicians, models, and more in your area. The app facilitates creative partnerships for events like fashion shows, art galleries, and concerts.

**Highlights:** Discover local artists, Collaborate on creative projects, Swipe-based profile browsing, Talent-focused profiles, Location-based artist search, Premium membership for travel features

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per month |


### Socialite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialite/id6475711174)

Connect with people nearby through shared interests and local events. Discover activities, create your own, and find others to join. Built for real-life connections, it offers verified profiles and group chats for easy planning.

**Highlights:** Discover local events, Create and join activities, Personalized event feed, In-app ticket sales, Verified profiles, Event-specific group chats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socialite Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Socialite Premium | $49.99 | per month |
| Socialite Business | $59.99 | per month |
| Socialite Business Unlimited | $499.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mad Collab free?

Mad Collab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Socialite free?

Socialite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mad Collab or Socialite?

Mad Collab and Socialite are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Mad Collab or Socialite have ads?

Neither Mad Collab nor Socialite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mad Collab or Socialite?

Mad Collab ships an update every 10 months, and Socialite fortnightly. Most recently, Mad Collab was updated on November 3, 2026 and Socialite on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*